Obituaries
Donna Pugh
May 19, 2015
Donna Rae (Swanberg) Pugh, 88, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 surrounded by her four children and her beloved dog, Kota. Donna Rae was born to Harris and Laura Swanberg on October 24, 1926 in Wadena, MN. She spent her childhood and early adult years living in various parts of the U.S., Sweden, Brussels and England....
Dean Rasmussen
May 18, 2015
Dean Rasmussen, age 69, of Miltona, died Monday, May 18, 2015. A funeral service will be held 2:30 PM Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will follow in the Spruce Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Saturday at the funeral home. OBITUARY Dean Rasmussen was born June 20, 1945 in...
Norman Senstad
May 8, 2015
On June 26, 1934, Norman Lee Senstad was born to Olgar Norman Senstad and Ann (Grafstrom) Senstad in Denver, CO. As a child, he showed an affinity for wildlife. He allowed a chipmunk invasion into the home, feeding the creatures until they would wander up, expecting handouts every day. He also snuck a mouse into the house to raise as...
Elroy Beliveau
May 8, 2015
Memorials Preferred to Living Word Church Building Fund Elroy Charles was born on July 11, 1929, in Bemidji, Minnesota the son of Charles and Margaret Beliveau. He attended Bemidji High School and was a member of the basketball team that participated in the State Tournament all four years he participated on the team. He graduated from Bemidji High School in...
Thelma Larson
May 6, 2015
Thelma Lee (Sisson) Larson died peacefully on May 6, 2015 at Cherrywood Advanced Living in Richmond, MN. Thelma was born to Manuel and Lilly Sisson on May 19, 1922 and was raised in Henryetta, Oklahoma with her siblings Wilma, Carl, Jimmy, and Margaret. She graduated from Hill’s Business University in Oklahoma City in 1942 and spent most of her career...
John Knowles
May 4, 2015
John B. Knowles was born on November 4, 1932, in Hibbing, Minnesota the son of Christopher and Ruth (Bang) Knowles. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1951 and furthered his education at the U of M Duluth where he received his Business Administration Degree, and transferred to Moorhead State where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He received...
Shirley Wogan
May 3, 2015
Shirley Ann Wogan age 70 of Alexandria died on Sunday, May 03, 2015 at Bethany Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 1PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Shirley Ann Wogan was born on September 14, 1944...
Sharon Karg
Apr 30, 2015
Sharon Kay Karg, age 74, of Alexandria died on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Douglas County Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 1PM at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 5-8PM on Wednesday at the Anderson Funeral Home and also for one hour prior to the service at...
Karen Ziesemer
Apr 29, 2015
Karen Rebecca Thorson Ziesemer was born on March 3, 1938, in Madison, Minnesota, the daughter of Einar and Gladys (Winge) Thorson. She was baptized at the Lutheran Church in Madison and was confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN. She attended school in Alexandria. Karen learned at a young age a good work ethic and did whatever it took...
MarLynn Eastlund
Apr 27, 2015
MarLynn Ruth Eastlund was born in Grenora, North Dakota, on April 16, 1929, the oldest child of Arthur and Ruth (Hanse) Tangen. The family later moved to Alexandria, Minnesota, where in 1947 MarLynn graduated from Central High School. MarLynn then attended St. Cloud State University for one year. After school, she worked at her dad’s music store. In 1949 she...
Robert Allguire
Apr 27, 2015
OBITUARY Robert Manson Allguire Sr. was born on June 12, 1932 in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Walter and May (Lambert) Allguire. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1951 and then enlisted into the United States Army. After his time in the service Robert received a degree in Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota. Robert married Mary Margaret Rowell...
Beverly Thaves
Apr 25, 2015
Bev Thaves, 66, of Alexandria, MN died at St. Cloud Hospital on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 after an unexpected illness. Beverly Lorraine (Erp) Thaves was born on July 15th, 1948 in Dawson, MN to Warren & Caroline (Streich) Erp. She was baptized & confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Bev grew up enjoying life on the farm. She graduated from Boyd...
Iola Stark
Apr 25, 2015
Iola Stark, age 103, of Alexandria, died Saturday, April 25, 2015. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria.. Interment will be in the Aeneas Cemetery in Swan Lake Township. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials are preferred to Bethany Home in Alexandria,...
Hope Bisek
Apr 25, 2015
A Celebration of Hope’s Life will be held at First Congregational Church of Alexandria on Saturday May 2 at 10 am; visitation at 9 am. Visitation on Friday May 1 from 4 – 8 pm at Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials are preferred to the First Congregational Church. OBITUARY Shirley “Hope” Bisek was born in Alexandria on August 16, 1916; the...
Clifton Botner
Apr 24, 2015
Clifton Donald Botner was born on July 16, 1920, in Garfield, Minnesota the son of Oscar and Betsy (Johnson) Botner. He was baptized and confirmed at East Moe Lutheran Church and attended country school in Moe Township. The family lived on a farm near Garfield until the late 1930’s when they moved to Alexandria. Clif served his country during World...
Erna Weisenburger
Apr 20, 2015
Erna Weisenburger, age 95, of Alexandria, died Sunday, April 19, 2015. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, April 25 at the Lake Community church in Alexandria. Interment will follow in the Kinkead Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Friday at the Anderson Funeral in Alexandria and one hour prior to the service...
Robert Pappenfus
Apr 15, 2015
Robert “Bob” Henry Pappenfus was born on July 18, 1927, to Joesph and Alma (Loosbroek) in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Shortly after birth the family moved to Melrose, MN where Joesph was in the grain elevator business. In 1944 at age 17, Bob joined the United States Navy. Bob served America in the Pacific, for two years up to the end...
Wendy Swiridow
Apr 12, 2015
Wendy Swiridow, age 41, of Alexandria, died Sunday, April 12, 2015. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the Fahlun Lutheran Church near Nelson, MN.. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 5 to 7 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Additional visitation...
Jacqueline Challes
Apr 12, 2015
Jacqueline “Jac-e” Stach Challes was born on January 30, 1974, in Breckenridge, Minnesota. She was baptized into the Catholic Faith at St. John’s Church in Wahpeton. The family lived in Breckenridge until Jac-e was in the 2nd grade when they moved to Carlos, Minnesota. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1992 and furthered her education at Alexandria Technical College...
Robert Gerard
Apr 11, 2015
Robert “Bob” Gerard was born on October 3, 1963, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Jerome and Margaret (Lee) Gerard. He attended and graduated from Minneapolis South High School and furthered his education at Northwest Electronics Institute. After his schooling he worked for the US Postal Service as a Postal Clerk. Bob was united in marriage to Leanne Mattson on...
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